Samantha Greder Email & Phone Number

Northeast & Southeast

Under the direction of the Chief Advancement Officer, I assist in the implementation of the Association’s strategic developmental goals and provide leadership to the YMCA Annual Support Campaign, assist with key Association special events and Annual Fund communications.

Savannah, Georgia, United States

As Capital Campaign Coordinator I serve as a primary liaison with the capital campaign consultants.I am responsible for all capital campaign donor pledge correspondence from initial set-up of donor pledge files to monitoring and following up with donors on the collection of donor pledges.In my role, I work with the Divisional Finance Departments and Salvation Army auditors to ensure that all required records and information is in proper order and made available for capital campaign audits.Therefore, I am also to maintain the security and accountability of donated funds and/or assets.

Savannah, Georgia, United States

As Special Events Coordinator I was to create a comprehensive development plan, which the Director of Development oversees, to include fundraising objectives of the various special events. I planned special events and oversaw all staff, community agencies or organizations to ensure the event was achieved and resources were deployed appropriately. In my role I was directly responsible for coordinating, planning, developing and executing the annual fundraising events to include the Red Kettle Kick-Off, School Food Drive, Angel Tree Kickoff and Annual Volunteer Dinner. I developed relationships with the local community to enhance donor development and support of operations.At the Savannah Command my role assisted as the Volunteer Coordinator. I was in the community to rally volunteers for all programs and events related to The Salvation Army Savannah Corps, including but not limited to: youth programming, social services, food bank drivers, and seasonal events.In 2020, the annual Red Kettle Campaign looked different due to the impact of COVID-19. I developed a strategic plan to reduce the amount of kettles out on a daily basis. In doing this, I reduced our expenses by over $20,000 and succeeded our goal of $300,000. Over $15,000 was raised online, a new record for the Savannah Corp.

Hilton Head, Sc/ Savannah, Ga

As Resident Experience Coordinator I was responsible for creating a culture that is resident directed. This was done identifying/highlighting resident's strengths, creating an environment that restores one’s purpose and allowing opportunities for being well-known and belonging in the community. This is done by promoting spontaneous happenings and a variety of activities that combat loneliness, helplessness and boredom among residents.I encouraged resident volunteerism.Each month I produced a newsletter/calendar of events and activities. I had to adhere to a monthly budget and continually looks for ways to enhance the resident experience, plan and implement special seasonal events, and implement and carryout the Resident Welcome Home Program. In my role, I coordinated resident and public volunteers to successfully enhance daily activities. In addition, I promoted activities, events, and community within the media by working with Support Center Communications and Resident Experience (PR opportunities, Facebook, Yammer, etc.).

Colorado Springs, Colorado

As the Senior Event Sales Representative I am responsible for the healthy growth and performance of The Summit's group sales business. This is done by making regular outside sales visits, building a network of clients and managing the relationships, and conducting various marketing events. In my role I am to achieve quarterly and yearly budgeted sales goals, solicit for new groups using various sales techniques, identify business opportunities, manage the entire group event life cycle using CRM tools, generate reports to the home office, ensure proper and successful execution of all events, and maintaining professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops.

Omaha, Nebraska

As ADOS I was responsible for supporting and assisting the Sales and Marketing team in achieving our Community's occupancy and revenue goals. I helped manage the community's sales and marketing database, coordinated and obtained the required move-in paperwork, and prepared the resident's Administrative file. I ensured each resident's move-in went smoothly and was successful. At Sunrise we wanted to make sure each resident found their perfect place to call "home". It's all about the care of the resident and meeting their needs.

Greater Omaha Area

As an activities assistant I was responsible for assisting with the day to day activities and programs for the Sunrise Senior Living community. I assisted and lead volunteer based activities and programs that enriched the lives of our residents. In this role, I worked in all areas at Sunrise. This includes assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care. I connected with residents, as well as their family and friends. I believe in the Sunrise mission: To champion quality of life for all seniors.

Greater Omaha Area

As a life enrichment manager I am responsible for engaging residents in familiar routines of daily living using "Life Skills". Life Skills are tasks or activities that residents enjoyed in the past and still bring a sense of meaning and purpose. In this role I am responsible for designing the life skills for each resident and providing encouragement, prompts, and hands on assistance

Greater Omaha Area

The Alzheimer's Association is the world's leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research. The mission is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.As a Program and Communication Intern my focus was the Early-Stage Initiative. In my role I supported the development and implementation of early stage support groups and early stage social engagement opportunities by providing assistance with data management, community outreach, direct mentoring of volunteers, and technical support.

Certificate, Gerontology

Bachelor’S Degree, Communication Studies

Activities and Societies: Member, Delta Epsilon Iota; Member for the College of Communication, Fine Arts, and Media.